(1973 Ed., § 6-1695; Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-137, § 601, 25 DCR 5094; Sept. 26, 1995, D.C. Law 11-52, § 506(y), 42 DCR 3684.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-1981.
1973 Ed., § 6-1695.
Temporary Repeal of Section
For temporary (225 day) repeal of section, see § 4(i) of Human Services Spending Reduction Temporary Amendment Act of 1995 (D.C. Law 11-29, July 25, 1995, law notification 42 DCR 4002).
Emergency Act Amendments
For temporary repeal of section, see § 4(i) of the Human Services Spending Reduction Emergency Amendment Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-35, April 11, 1995, 42 DCR 1834), § 4(i) of the Human Services Spending Reduction Congressional Recess Emergency Amendment Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-104, July 21, 1995, 42 DCR 4014), and § 506(y) of the Omnibus Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-124, July 27, 1995, 42 DCR 4160).
Legislative History of Laws
For legislative history of D.C. Law 2-137, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 7-1301.02.
For legislative history of D.C. Law 11-52, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 7-1301.02.
Should any provision of this chapter be declared to be unconstitutional or beyond the statutory authority of the Council, the remaining provisions of this chapter shall remain in effect.
(Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-137, § 602, 25 DCR 5094.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-1982.
1973 Ed., § 6-1696.
Legislative History of Laws
For legislative history of D.C. Law 2-137, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 7-1301.02.
There is hereby authorized to be appropriated such District funds as may be necessary and available to implement the provisions of this chapter, including funds for the development, and the support, of community-based services for persons with intellectual disabilities.
(Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-137, § 603, 25 DCR 5094; Sept. 26, 1995, D.C. Law 11-52, § 506(z), 42 DCR 3684; Apr. 24, 2007, D.C. Law 16-305, § 26(q), 53 DCR 6198; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-169, § 17(uu), 59 DCR 5567.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-1983.
1973 Ed., § 6-1697.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 16-305 substituted "persons with mental retardation" for "mentally retarded persons".
D.C. Law 19-169 substituted "intellectual disabilities" for "mental retardation".
Temporary Amendments of Section
For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 4(j) of Human Services Spending Reduction Temporary Amendment Act of 1995 (D.C. Law 11-29, July 25, 1995, law notification 42 DCR 4002).
Emergency Act Amendments
For temporary amendment of section, see § 4(j) of the Human Services Spending Reduction Emergency Amendment Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-35, April 11, 1995, 42 DCR 1834) and § 4(j) of the Human Services Spending Reduction Congressional Recess Emergency Amendment Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-104, July 21, 1995, 42 DCR 4014).
For temporary amendment of section, see § 506(z) of the Omnibus Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-124, July 27, 1995, 42 DCR 4160).
Legislative History of Laws
For legislative history of D.C. Law 2-137, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 7-1301.02.
For legislative history of D.C. Law 11-52, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 7-1301.02.
For Law 16-305, see notes following § 7-531.01.
For history of Law 19-169, see notes under § 7-761.02.
The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter.
(Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-137, § 603a, as added Sept. 26, 1995, D.C. Law 11-52, § 506(aa), 42 DCR 3684.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-1983.1.
Temporary Addition of Section
For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 4(k) of Human Services Spending Reduction Temporary Amendment Act of 1995 (D.C. Law 11-29, July 25, 1995, law notification 42 DCR 4002).
Emergency Act Amendments
For temporary addition of section, see § 4(k) of the Human Services Spending Reduction Emergency Amendment Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-35, April 11, 1995, 42 DCR 1834), § 4(k) of the Human Services Spending Reduction Congressional Recess Emergency Amendment Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-104, July 21, 1995, 42 DCR 4014), and § 506(aa) of the Omnibus Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-124, July 27, 1995, 42 DCR 4160).
Legislative History of Laws
For legislative history of D.C. Law 11-52, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 7-1301.02.
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of authority pursuant to title V of D.C. Law 11-52, the "Omnibus Budget Support Act of 1995", see Mayor's Order 97-53, March 19, 1997 (44 DCR 2162).
Delegation of Authority under D.C. Law 2-137, Mentally Retarded Citizens Constitutional Rights and Dignity Act of 1978, see Mayor's Order 2004-49, March 30, 2004 (51 DCR 4133).
Nothing herein shall be construed to extend or diminish the authority or responsibility of the D.C. Board of Education vested pursuant to Title 38 of the District of Columbia Official Code and applicable federal laws and regulations.
(Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-137, § 605, 25 DCR 5094.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-1984.
1973 Ed., § 6-1698.
Legislative History of Laws
For legislative history of D.C. Law 2-137, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 7-1301.02.
This chapter shall take effect pursuant to the provisions of § 1- 206.02(c)(1). With respect to persons who are residents in facilities on the effective date of this chapter, the provisions of the chapter will take effect immediately, with the exception of the admission and commitment hearing procedures established in subchapters III and IV of this chapter. The Court shall begin hearings under subchapters III and IV of this chapter to review the commitment of such persons, and shall appoint appropriate officers to review the admission of such persons, as soon as possible, but not later than 180 days after the effective date of this chapter. All Court hearings to review the admission or commitment of persons residing in facilities on the effective date of this chapter shall be completed within 3 years of the effective date of this chapter.
(Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-137, § 696, 25 DCR 5094.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-1985.
1973 Ed. § 6-1699.
Legislative History of Laws
For legislative history of D.C. Law 2-137, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 7-1301.02.
